Influences
His early tune "Something Different" was recorded by this saxophonist.
A. Cannonball Adderley
B. Charlie Parker
C. Stan Getz
D. Sonny Rollins
A. Cannonball Adderley
The hat that became his signature look.
What is a fedora?
Dizzy Gillespie is known for playing this instrument.
What is the trumpet?
Chuck's parents originally came from here.
What is Italy?
Herb Alpert's record label was home to Chuck's biggest hits.
What is A&M?
He said that he wrote tunes for lovers, dreamers and...
What is...
a. You
b. Me
c. Sunday afternoons
d. Picnics
What is...
c. Sunday afternoons
His music combined jazz with this mainstream musical style.
What is pop?
Brother Gap played this instrument.
What is the piano.
Chuck was born here.
What is Rochester, NY?
Chuck composed this film score.
What is "The Cannonball Run?"
Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Chuck and his brother 'sat in' with.
A. Clifford Brown
B. Chet Baker
C. Miles Davis
D. Wynton Marsalis
Who is C. Miles Davis?
A style of modern jazz characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, intricate melodies, and virtuosic improvisation, often played by small groups.
What is bebop?
This instrument has a conical bore and a larger bell than the trumpet, resulting in a mellow, warm, and more mellow tone.
What is the fluglehorn?
His band performed with a 70-piece orchestra for a live album called 'An Evening of Magic.' This concert was held at this outdoor theater is California in 1978.
What is The Hollywood Bowl?
Chuck appeared as a recurring character in this animated TV series.
What is "King of the Hill?"
Art Blakey is known for this instrument.
A. Piano C. Trombone
B. Kazoo D. Drums
What is the Drums?
He co-founded The National Gallery, blending jazz and this.
What is modern art?
In 1970, he returned to recording with the album "Friends and Love," recorded in concert with which group?
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
In December 1980, Chuck Mangione organized a benefit concert in Rochester, New York, to support victims of this natural disaster in Italy.
What is an earthquake?
This instrumental song became a huge hit in 1978.
What is the song "Feels So Good."
Star of the movie "Young Man with a Horn" Chuck credits as inspiration to pick up the trumpet.
Who is Kirk Douglas?
Easy listening is a music genre characterized by gentle, A relaxing, and melodically pleasing music often featuring orchestral arrangements. It's designed to be unobtrusive and enjoyable as background music, aiming for a calming and soothing atmosphere.
What is Easy Listening.
Age that Chuck started piano lessons.
What is age 8?
His composition "Give It All You Got" was the theme to this event.
The 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. He performed it live on a global television broadcast at the closing ceremonies.
This was the number of albums released in his career.
A. Over 10
B. Over 20
C. Over 30
D. Over 40
What is over 30?